Canon A2300 vs Panasonic TS30

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2300 scores versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2300 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 against the TS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and TS30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.